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JL-10 vs MB-326K

JL-10 vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 806 km/h, range 2,600 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 3,765 kg, built 20 vs 800 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
JL-10 MB-326K
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Aermacchi
First flight 26 March 2006 10 December 1957
Year introduced 2013 1962
Number produced 20 units 800 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.6 m
Height 4.8 m 3.7 m
Length 12.6 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or MB-326K?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 909 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or MB-326K?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the MB-326K's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or MB-326K?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or MB-326K?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or MB-326K?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 51 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.